When the temperature drops, it’s not just humans who are seeking shelter from the cold. Squirrels, raccoons, rats, and mice are also on the hunt for a warm, cozy spot to spend the winter—and your attic could become their new home if you’re not careful. By sealing entry points and teaming up with Modern Pest,… Read more »
Noticed an odd smell in your attic or heard some mysterious squeaks? You might be dealing with bats. These creatures can find their way into your home and create quite a nuisance, but don’t worry. Let’s break down what you need to know about bat exclusions and why now might be the perfect time to… Read more »
Wild animals can be vectors for many different diseases, and in the height of Summer, there’s an increased likelihood of humans and wildlife crossing paths and transmitting illnesses. For the safety of humans and animals alike, it’s best to avoid contact with wild animals, know the signs and symptoms of wildlife diseases, and take appropriate… Read more »
No homeowner wants to find droppings in their home. Not only is it unsanitary, but it is also likely indicative of an even bigger issue. Many household pests are elusive and make themselves scarce when humans are present. Droppings are often one of the most effective clues as to what pest has been making itself… Read more »
Ok, so maybe you don’t have a belfry, but more commonly you may find that bats have snuck into your attic. If you aren’t that interested in sharing your home with the bats because maybe you don’t like the idea of bats defecating in your home, soiling and tearing up insulation or bringing in… Read more »
If you are hearing scurrying, crawling and gnawing in your attic and walls, you are right to be concerned! You probably have a wildlife issue on your hands. Animals are always on the lookout for a nice cozy place, like your home, to settle down and make their own. Critters like squirrels, raccoons,… Read more »
During winter a little under ten years ago, in four separate areas of New York, scientists noticed something odd about an alarming number of hibernating bats. The nocturnal creatures were taking daytime flights, and huddling up near the brightly-lit entrance to their caves. Then they started turning up dead. Hundreds at first, soon thousands and… Read more »
Are skunks settling in as your new neighbors? Are you hearing scurrying in the attic? As the weather gets frosty in Bridgton, Maine, the local riff-raff moves in and suddenly you have a wildlife control problem on your hands. Yet a single skunk or squirrel isn’t indicative of a real problem, so how do you… Read more »
By: Matthew Campbell If you’ve heard chewing, scratching, rolling, or scampering from the attic then you know just how disconcerting it is. What’s up there? Is there more than one? How much damage are they causing? Raccoons are nocturnal, so you will probably hear them hiss, wrestle, scamper, and scratch at night. Early in the spring, pregnant females… Read more »
The walls of our homes are meant to keep us safe inside, and keep the riff-raff outside. But sometimes nuisances like local wildlife have a way of sneaking past the barriers and turning our homes into their home. As experts in wildlife control in North Conway, New Hampshire and other areas of New England, Modern… Read more »